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Keira Quadros delivers a pitch during the five-inning, perfect game she tossed in East Providence's 13-0 victory over visiting Moses Brown Wednesday afternoon, May 17.
Townies thump Moses Brown in softball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School softball team had little trouble dispatching visiting Moses Brown on a windy Wednesday afternoon, May 17, as the Townies sent the Quakers away … more
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Ziurel Vargas and the EPHS baseball team saw their recent six-game winning streak in Division II outings come to an end with a loss Westerly.
Westerly ends East Providence's recent baseball win streak
EAST PROVIDENCE — The recent East Providence High School baseball winning streak came to an end early last week after the Townies were held scoreless in a 7-0 loss to host Westerly on Tuesday, … more
Jacob Cross shoots and scores during the Wildcats 13-1 victory over Cape Cod Tech on Friday.
Wildcats crush Cape Cod Tech 13-1 on senior day
The Westport lacrosse team celebrated their senior day by crushing Cape Cod Tech 13-1 during a league home game on Friday afternoon. The win boosted the Wildcats’ record to 5-9. S enior … more
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Huskies head coach Mike Mazzarella (left) is awarded a plaque from his 4 year old son Brook, via athletic director Christy Belisle, for winning the 100th game of his eight year career. Assistant coach Joe Simeone (right) and the team look on.
Huskies Baseball coach celebrates 100th win
Mt. Hope baseball coach Mike Mazzarella was awarded a plaque by athletic director Christy Belisle for collecting his 100th win as manager of the Huskies nine after  their loss to Coventry on … more
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East Providence Zach Mendo putts for birdie on the par 3 fifth hold at the Agawam Hunt Club in his match against Rogers Monday, May 15.
Townies top Vikings in Eastern Division golf match
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School golf team may not make the revamped 2023 Rhode Island Interscholastic League state championship tournament at the end of the month, but that … more
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The EPHS Unified Hoops team defeated Central Falls Saturday, May 13, to claim the 2023 Division II championship.
Townies take home first Unified hoops title on third try
WARWICK — The third time was indeed the charm for the East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad as the locals captured the 2023 Division II championship Saturday morning, May … more
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Lily Johanson, Peter Kochan and their EPHS Unified Hoops teammates beat North Kingstown May 11 to advance to the 2023 Division II playoffs championship game.
East Providence High School advances to Unified hoops title tilt
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad never trailed en route to a 30-22 victory over visiting North Kingstown in the semifinals of the Division II … more
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Skipper Charlie Enright of Barrington, hoists the cup after he and the 11th Hour Racing Team won Leg 4, during the Ocean Race 2023 in Newport.
Homecoming sweet for Skipper Charlie Enright 
It was a sweet homecoming for Skipper Charlie Enright and the 11th Hour Racing Team as they sailed into Newport among a throng of welcome boats and helicopters winners for won Leg 4 of the Ocean Race … more
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EP's Noah Araujo
Eagles sweep host Townies, Huskies in Eastern Division golf
EAST PROVIDENCE — The unbeaten and league leading Barrington High School golf team visited East Providence with Mt. Hope Wednesday afternoon, May 10. And even though the host Townies shot a … more
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Freshman speedster Thea Jackson (middle) beats East Providence sprinters Kandace Daniel (left) and Nazarae Phillip (right) during the 100 meter run at the Division Track Championships in Barrington on Saturday. She won the race with a time of 12.17 seconds.  Jackson also won the 200 meter run and the triple jump.
Freshmen track stars flourish at division championships 
Freshman phenoms Jessica Deal and Thea Jackson are primed and ready for the state track meet in June after placing first in multiple events during the Eastern Division Track Championships on … more
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East Providence High School's Dylan Annicelli delivers a pitch during his one-hit, shutout performance against visiting Tiverton Friday night, May 5.
EPHS sophs spin a pair of gems in Division II baseball
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School baseball team collected a pair of solid Division II wins over the last week, sparked by two superb pitching performances by two emerging … more
Jaydon Amaral hits an overhead at net while his partner on the EPHS boys' No. 2 doubles team Nathan Thurber looks on during their match against PCD Monday, May 8.
Townies nip next-door neighbor Knights in boys' tennis
EAST PROVIDENCE — The annual boys' tennis showdown between next-door neighbors East Providence High School and the Providence Country Day School was won this spring by the visiting Townies … more
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Anchor runner Nazarae Phillip crosses the finish line first as the EPHS girls' 4x100 meter relay team won the event at the 2023 Eastern Division Championship Meet Saturday, May 6, in Barrington.
Townies win twice at Eastern outdoor championship meet
BARRINGTON — The East Providence High School boys' and girls' outdoor track and field squads began their 2023 championship competitions last weekend when the Townies took part in their … more
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Shivani Mehta dribbles the ball towards the North Kingstown goal. She led the Huskies with 2 goals during the game.
Coach Giarrusso earns 100th victory as lacrosse team splits games
The Mt. Hope girls lacrosse team crushed Toll Gate 14-7 on Wednesday and fell to North Kingstown 15-3 on Friday. The Huskies are currently 4-5 as they fight for a playoff spot in Division … more
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Max Morotti, the Wildcats senior ace, was a big part of the Wildcats 3-2 win over West Bridgewater on Thursday. The big righty started the game, striking out 6 and allowing just 4 hits, 2 walks and 2 runs in 7 innings of work. He also hit third and slugged three hits with a double and a stolen base.
Lavoie’s extra inning heroics clinches win for Wildcats
Westport came from behind to beat West Bridgewater 3-2 in extra innings during a league home game on in frigid Spring weather on Thursday afternoon. The Wildcats have won seven straight since losing … more
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Gallery: More EPHS Unified Hoops
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Basketball League squad recently took on visiting Hope at Ramos Gymnasiam. Big buckets late by Ben Nascimento and Alex Viera helped … more
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EPHS goalie Jacob Leite
Thunderbolts trip up Townies in Division IV boys' lacrosse
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys' lacrosse team dropped a Division IV home outing to the Cranston East/North Providence co-op by a 9-3 count on an overcast, brisk Thursday … more
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The Gorham family, Facilities Director Chris Murphy and Principal Bill Black gather as the new Scott Gorham memorial plaque at EPHS is unveiled at the Townie Tennis Complex Wednesday, May 3.
Gorham tennis memorial is unveiled at East Providence High School
EAST PROVIDENCE — One could say the tennis complex on the new East Providence High School grounds are once again whole after a plaque memorializing the life of former Townie player Scott Gorham … more
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The Riverside (red) and Martin Middle School softball teams gather at their Mayor's Cup game played at the new EPHS complex April 25.
East Providence middle school squads split pitchers' duels
EAST PROVIDENCE — Pitcher's duels were the order of the day as the Martin and Riverside Middle School softball and baseball teams took to the new diamonds for their respective sports on the … more
Attacker Avery Viveros fights for the ball at midfield. The senior is second on the team in scoring with 8 goals and 5 assists for 13 points.
Growing pains aside, new lacrosse team looks to improve on season
The Westport lacrosse team fell to Upper Cape Cod 12-3 in a home league game on Wednesday afternoon. Though the Wildcats have experienced some growing pains, the first-year team has been competitive … more
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Freshman Ben Peters is the Huskies most experienced and top ranked golfer. He shot a 51 at the Donald Ross designed Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington on Tuesday and a 54 at Green Valley in Portsmouth on Wednesday.
Future looks bright for young Mt. Hope golfers
The Mt. Hope golf team beat St. Mary’s Bayview, but fell to Barrington, Portsmouth and Tiverton in their first two matches of the season on Tuesday and Wednesday. The youthful Huskies sport … more
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Gallery: East Providence Unified Basketball League
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School Unified Basketball League team hosted its annual "Pink Out" game recently when the Townies hosted  Tolman Thursday afternoon, April … more
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Shivani Mehta, Thea Jackson and Abby Razzino received awards for their performance on the field and in the classroom.
Mt. Hope soccer stars and team receive accolades 
Shivani Mehta, Abby Razzino and Thea Jackson and the Mt. Hope girls' soccer team received prestigious awards this spring for their play on the field in the fall and their academic efforts in … more
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Reily Amaral pitched a gem against North Providence, striking out 10 and scattering just 5 hits, allowing no walks and no runs. Offensively she belted 3 hits with 2 doubles for 3 RBI and scored 3 runs.
Mt. Hope baseball and softball teams roll 
The Mt. Hope baseball team beat North kingstown 4-2 during a home game on Wednesday and the Huskies softball team crushed North Providence 10-0 at home on Thursday.  Offensively Brad Denson … more
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East Providence High School's Giselle Raphael breaks from the starting blocks in the girls' 4x100 meter relay during the Eastern Division outdoor track and field meet hosted by the Townies on Monday, April 24.
Townies split Eastern Division outdoor track meets
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School outdoor track and field squads hosted their third meet of the 2023 Eastern Division regular season Monday afternoon, April 24, at Townie … more
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